COVID-19: Countering an "Infodemic" of Misinformation – For CME Credit - Online


The unknown nature of the COVID-19 virus, use of social media and politicization has resulted in physical and mental suffering, including death from bogus treatments. This course focuses on how misinformation and disinformation can impact medical professionals as well as patients with deeply held beliefs. Disinformation and misinformation prevalence, impact and projected trends are discussed, as well as strategies for responding to misinformation during the medical encounter.  

Target Audience

This online course is designed for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, allied health professionals, and resident/fellows who need to understand the impact of misinformation and disinformation on healthcare decision making and patients’ beliefs. Misinformation and disinformation can create distrust, impede medical discovery, and undermine the patient-provider relationship.  

Learning Objectives

Upon conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize the differences between misinformation and disinformation
  • Describe the projected impact of COVID-19 misinformation on healthcare delivery
  • Identify two communication strategies for responding to patient misconceptions and misinformation

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 ABIM
  • 0.25 ACPE
  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.25 ANCC
  • 0.25 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/23/2019
Course expires: 
10/28/2023
Cost:
$10.00
Part of: 
COVID19: Countering an "Infodemic" of Misinformation Online CME Course

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.



AMA  
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

ABS
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.25 ACPE Knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

2020 ACPE Universal Activity Number (UAN): JA0000238-0000-20-027-H04-P
2021 ACPE Universal Activity Number (UAN): JA0000238-0000-21-045-H04-P

ANCC 
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

ABIM 
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.25 medical knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Participation information will be shared with ABIM through PARS

Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

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Available Credit

  • 0.25 ABIM
  • 0.25 ACPE
  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.25 ANCC
  • 0.25 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$10.00
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Cancellation and Refund Policy

Live Activities:
Request for cancellations must be submitted in writing to cme@mayo.edu. When cancelling a registration for a course 14 days or more before the course start date, a full refund (minus a $75 administrative fee) will be issued in the same form of payment the registration was received. No refunds are granted less than 14 days before the course start date.

Online/Enduring Material Activities:
Customers may cancel their participation from an online activity if no credit has been claimed and a written request is made within 30 days of purchase. A full refund minus a maximum $75.00 administrative fee will be provided. Administrative fees might be lower on activities that were initially $150 or less. Customer is responsible for inquiring about the administrative fee in advance if they are concerned.

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